Introducing The Rainmaker Workshop Series
Rainmaker is excited to have new offerings coming your way. We are thrilled to be launching the Rainmaker Workshop Series along with a Facebook group dedicated to organizational leaders committed to building a Culture […]
I give up: Finding breakthroughs from breakdowns
At Rainmaker we talk a lot about building a Culture of Philanthropy. Personally, I love talking about it, I love training people on it, and mostly I love the breakthroughs […]
From birchbark canoe paddler to major donor: How training staff AND board made all the difference
We are often asked “Why should we take the time to provide orientation and training to all of our staff and board towards a Culture of Philanthropy? Don’t we really just […]
Strategic Planning + A Culture of Philanthropy = One Abundant Organization
So, your organization is about to embark in a strategic planning process…and you want your plan to be powerful, long-lasting and visionary. On the other hand, you want it done […]
10 Easy Things a Board Can do to Create a Culture of Philanthropy
The holy grail of fundraising is the elusive “Culture of Philanthropy.” A Culture of Philanthropy is when everyone (including the board, executive director and staff) is part of connecting the agency to individuals in […]
A Strong Team = Satisfying Work Towards Mission
The quality of your team in any organization is key to workplace satisfaction and effective accomplishment of your goals. Having a great team to back you up is one of […]
Traditional Feasibility Studies – Are you Wasting Precious Resources?
It isn’t an unusual occurrence. A not-for-profit organization decides it needs to undertake a major building project, and the board approves a capital campaign – on the condition that they […]
Bored to Brilliant: Better Board Meetings
Ten Steps to More Effective and Ultimately, Better Board Meetings Nonprofit board members commonly complain that board meetings often are boring and unproductive, but implementing a few practices can strengthen […]
The Terrible Twosome of Fundraising: Guilt & Shame
This piece reminds us that berating donors with messages of desperation (“Donate now if you don’t want us to go out of business!) is a poor strategy for securing funds. […]
Flourishing fundraising: a new paradigm
Joe Laur tells me he doesn’t use the word “sustainability” anymore. He nearly loathes it. A leading consultant in the field of environmental sustainability, Joe is also the co-author—with his […]
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